Japanese Propaedeutics A - CBS (E23)

Course content

The course provides students with knowledge of the basic elements of the Japanese language with regards to syntax, grammar, and formal as well as colloquial speech. The course will help students build a basic vocabulary and  enable him/her to communicate in basic Japanese about topics pertaining to everyday life. Japanese Propaedeutics A is an integrated course that offers a mix of lectures and applied exercises comprising grammar, spoken interaction, listening, reading comprehension, writing, and translation exercises at an elementary level.

Education

Offered by:

  • Bachelor’s elective study in Japan studies for CBS-students 2022
Learning outcome

Curriculum for the elective at Bachelor’s level in Japanese Studies, 2022 curriculum

Japanese Propaedeutics A  (activity code HJAÆ00231E)

Propaedeutics A is designed as class teaching and involves individual as well as pair and group working modes. Classes are guided by cooperative and blended learning principles to engage each student at maximum. Students should expect weekly deliverables and 2-4 hours of self-studies before and before classes.

Genki I – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese”, 3rd  edition, Banno et. al., The Japan Times, 2020. [Textbook]

“Genki I – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese - Workbook”, 3rd  edition, Banno et. al., The Japan Times, 2020

Recommended literature: Makino, S. and Tsutsui M. (1991), A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times

Written
Oral
Individual
Collective
Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
Peer feedback (Students give each other feedback)
ECTS
15 ECTS
Type of assessment
Other
Type of assessment details
Internal exam with multiple examiners. Graded according to the 7-point grading scale.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 112
  • Preparation
  • 300,5
  • English
  • 412,5

Kursusinformation

Language
Japanese
Course number
HJAÆ0108EU
ECTS
15 ECTS
Programme level
Propaedeutics
Duration

1 semester

Placement
Autumn
Schedulegroup
See link below
Studyboard
Study Board of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies
Contracting department
  • Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies
Contracting faculty
  • Faculty of Humanities
Course Coordinator
  • Kristina Kazuhara   (8-6d637c776a637463426a776f306d7730666d)
Teacher

Kristina Kazuhara, kazuhara@hum.ku.dk

Saved on the 21-06-2023

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